UK Pricing confirmed for New Master Renault Van

AUTO CENTRAL, UK -- July 7, 2014: UK pricing confirmed for New Master, with panel van basic prices
(excluding VAT and OTR charges) starting from £21,120. Crew Van starts from
£27,000 and the Conversions range starts from £23,300. Short, medium and
long wheelbase Panel Vans, medium wheelbase Crew Vans (seven seats), and a
large range of medium and long wheelbase conversions including Chassis
Cabs, Tippers, Dropsides (all in single and double cabs), Platform Cabs,
Box Vans and Luton Loaders. Two trim levels: Business and Business+ Front-
or rear-wheel-drive, choice of four GVW weights: 2800kg, 3300, 3500 or 4500
Low, medium or high roof, with load volume of up to 17m3 (panel van), 22m3
(box van). New L4 single rear-wheel drive versions Five all-diesel engines,
including three ENERGY versions, such as new Twin Turbo dCi 165, with fuel
economy of up to 40.9 mpg (combined) and CO2 emissions of 180g/km Six-speed
manual or Quickshift6 transmission New core equipment includes: DAB radio
with CD player, ESC with Grip Xtend, Hill Start Assist and Trailer Swing
Assist. Wide array of options, plus four Option Packs New optional Wide
View Mirror to increase visibility in passenger side blind spot. UK
ordering now open with first deliveries expected in September Following its
world debut at the CV Show, Renault has confirmed UK pricing and
specification for the panel and crew van versions of New Master, starting
from £21,120 (basic price excluding VAT and OTR charges).

Offering a more contemporary look, several new items of standard and
optional equipment, plus two impressive Twin Turbo ENERGY engines, Renault
is aiming to keep its largest model firmly at the top of the pack.

New Master – range line-up

The New Master range continues to offer a made-to-measure selection of
more than 120 versions in the UK, with a choice of four lengths and three
heights, panel van, crew cab, platform cab, chassis cab, tippers, dropside
and box van variants, as well as front- and rear-wheel drive, for a
carrying capacity of between eight and 22 cubic metres. There is also a
choice of four GVW weights: 2800kg, 3300, 3500 or 4500. New additions are
the L4H2 and L4H3 panel van versions with single rear wheels. Their long
final-drive ratio makes them ideal for long-distance use and courier
companies. The wider space between the wheel-arches permits euro-pallets to
be carried at the back of the load area.

Renault, Europe’s number one LCV brand, will offer the New Master
in two trim levels in the UK, Business and Business+. Moving the game on
from its predecessor, the latest version offers a wealth of new equipment
as standard, including DAB radio with CD player, ESC with Grip Xtend, Hill
Start Assist and Trailer Swing Assist.

The entry point for the range, and the likely best-seller, is the
appropriately termed, Business. Its core features include a height
adjustable driver’s seat with armrest and lumbar adjustment, left
side loading door (unglazed), reach and rake adjustable steering wheel,
electric front windows, electric heated door mirrors, full steel bulkhead,
spare wheel, remote central locking (two button key) and deadlocking, plus
16 anchorage points (18 on long wheelbase). And, new are ESC with HSA (Hill
Start Assist) and Grip Xtend, an advanced traction control system to cope
with loose surfaces (mud, sand and fresh snow etc.), plus DAB radio with
USB connectivity and Bluetooth all as standard.

Moving up to Business+ offers several items of equipment designed to
make business life on the move simpler, safer and more hassle-free,
including air-conditioning, clipboard holder, hands-free key, pivoting
seatback table with dual split underseat storage, Wide View Mirror (set in
the passenger side sun visor, it more than doubles the line of sight to the
rear), plus rear parking sensors.

New Master - options

Renault’s facelifted New Master already comes comprehensively
equipped, regardless of trim level. Nevertheless, customers have an array
of individual options and four option packs to choose from, to tailor their
van to their exacting requirements. All prices quoted exclude VAT.

Among the likely top-sellers are cruise control with speed limiter for
£250, climate control at £950 (or £200 upgrade on Business+), and finally
Renault’s integrated Carminat TomTom satellite navigation with 2x20W
radio CD, Bluetooth and USB and fingertip controls priced at £650. Also on
offer is air suspension for £2,000, auto lights and wipers, plus front fog
lights at £250 and cornering lights for £130.

In addition to its range of factory-fitted options, Renault has forged a
partnership with experienced vehicle storage specialist Bri-Stor, offering
two types of off-the-shelf solution racking for its van range, including
New Master, under the banner ‘Ready4Work’.

The initiative, which enables customers to specify their chosen
equipment and have it fitted so the driver is ‘Ready4Work’ as
soon as the vehicle is collected from the dealership, means new owners can
seamlessly continue focusing on the business and not lose any downtime
fitting storage retrospectively.

Ready4Work range will be available on the short and medium wheelbase
versions of New Master, with basic prices for it fitted at £1,250
(excluding VAT) for Storage System 1 and £1,500 for the Specialist Storage
System.

New Master – engines

New Master is powered by a choice of five all-diesel 2.3-litre engines,
including three ENERGY versions, such as the new Twin Turbo dCi 165, with
fuel economy of up to 40.9 mpg (combined) and CO2 emissions of 180g/km.
They are all mated to six-speed manual or Quickshift6 transmissions.

All new for the Master range are three ENERGY engines in the form of the
dCi 110, dCi 135 and dCi 165. There are also two 110hp and 125hp versions
offering an attractive blend of price, pace and fuel economy. The 135hp and
165hp powerplants are equipped with Twin Turbo technology and, in addition
to being more powerful, offer even greater fuel efficiency. The 165hp
version, for example, will provide a fuel-consumption saving of 7.3 mpg*
despite delivering 15 extra horsepower and 10Nm of additional torque. This
will bring the fuel consumption of the MM35dCi 135hp and 165hp ENERGY*
versions of New Master up to more than 40 mpg (40.9 mpg*, equivalent to
180g of CO2/km)*.

Fuel consumption can be improved even further by up to 10 per cent
simply by pressing on the ECOmode button which adjusts engine torque and
the climate control/heater system’s settings.

New Master is available in a choice of ten body colours, including three
metallic shades.

Ordering has now opened with first deliveries due in September. Full UK
pricing for panel and crew van versions of New Master are: